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42 Creatively Humorous Print Ads

From Photoshop Fail Floss Ads to Excessive Aging Ads

— June 8, 2013 — Pop Culture
With the amount of advertisements that consumers see every single day, it takes something truly unique and inventive to catch their attention, and these humorous print ads are turning to laughter in order to stand out from the rest.

While shock value is definitely one approach to getting viewers to stop and stare, creating a visual message that is comical and humorous in nature is also a great alternative to grabbing people's attention. Since laughter is the best medicine and always ends up making people feel much happier and cheerful, what better way to make a product or message stick with consumers than by making it something to chuckle at?

From goofy advice snack ads to potty training pet ads, these humorously created advertisements are striving to make an impression with their comical subject matter and choice of imagery.
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Humorous Partying Campaigns
Humorous Partying Campaigns
These National Board of Health Ads Say "Drink Less - Party More"
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Incompetent Attendant Campaigns
Incompetent Attendant Campaigns
These Sage Print Ads Showcase Peculiar People
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Superficial Love Campaigns
Superficial Love Campaigns
The JDate Books Ad Offers You Control of Your Dating Life
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Radio-Listening Leader Ads
Radio-Listening Leader Ads
The Shapam 95.5 FM Campaign Promotes Israeli Election Knowledge
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Potty Training Pet Ads
Potty Training Pet Ads
The Pipican 2011 Campaign Teaches Dogs Where to Pee
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Clever Split-Profile Ads
Clever Split-Profile Ads
The Panasonic Wide-Angle Lenses Campaign Illustrate Special Effects
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Deceptive Dental Ads
Deceptive Dental Ads
The 'Oral B Stages' Ads by Publicis are Mind-Boggling
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Instant Relaxation Campaigns
Instant Relaxation Campaigns
The Tulip Bali Spa Ads Depict Tranquility Despite Busy Lifestyles
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Cheeky Newsprint Campaigns
Cheeky Newsprint Campaigns
La Provence Newspaper Ads are Spunky Reminders to Read the Paper
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Goofy Advice Snack Ads
Goofy Advice Snack Ads
The 'Good Combos' Campaign Offers Sound Suggestions
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Wired Hair Product Ads
Wired Hair Product Ads
This CANIPEC Ad Warns Viewers of the Consequences of Not Using Conditioner
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Effeminate Drink Ads
Effeminate Drink Ads
The Palm Bay Campaign Shows Men Can Enjoy a Female Drink
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Height-Humored Supplement Ads
Height-Humored Supplement Ads
Ovaltine 'Sucks to Be Short' Shows Why Being Tall is Advantageous
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Hiding Tool Campaigns
Hiding Tool Campaigns
The Pattex A Tool's Nightmare Campaign Shows an Easier Route
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Unwanted Urination Ads
Unwanted Urination Ads
Mecal International Short Film Festival Pokes Fun at Long Movies
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Scratch-and-Sniff Campaigns
Scratch-and-Sniff Campaigns
The Scope Relentlessly Fresh Ads are Fresh Breath Reminders
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Excessive Aging Ads
Excessive Aging Ads
The UOL Parental Control Campaign Warns Against the Dangers of the Web
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Dead Playwright Print Ads
Dead Playwright Print Ads
The Church End Brewery 'Shakesbeer' Campaign is Fashionably Old
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Monstrous Mom Ads
Monstrous Mom Ads
The Parents Empowered Campaign is Inspired by Retro Horror Movie Posters
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Drowsy Classic Art Ads
Drowsy Classic Art Ads
The Sao Paulo Museum of Art Campaign Alters Timeless Paintings
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Impregnated Fruit Campaigns
Impregnated Fruit Campaigns
The Lotte Eclairs Ads Personify the Idea of Fruit-Filled
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Realistic Printed Animals
Realistic Printed Animals
The HP Printers Campaign Features Life-Like Quality
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Secondhairy Head Ads
Secondhairy Head Ads
This Image Hair Group Campaign Treats Crown and Chin as the Same Charge
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Colossal Cereal Campaigns
Colossal Cereal Campaigns
The Honey Shreddies Ads Advertise Sweet Taste
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Nose Balloon Ads
Nose Balloon Ads
The Otrivin ‘Pleasure of Breathing' Ad Powers Up Your Snout
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Extraterrestrial Humor Ads
Extraterrestrial Humor Ads
The National Geographic Kids Print Campaign is No Joke
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Distressful Deodorant Ads
Distressful Deodorant Ads
The Rexona Men Campaign Works Even on Most Stressful Days
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Humorous Emergency Ads
Humorous Emergency Ads
The Fiat Ambulance Line Campaign Prepares for the Absurd
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Simplistic Print Ads
Simplistic Print Ads
The BPAY 'Almost Too Easy' Ads Make Everything Seem Manageable
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Galactic Building Block Ads
Galactic Building Block Ads
These LEGO Star Wars Ads are Fun for All Ages
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Early Retirement Ads
Early Retirement Ads
The SA Lotteries X Lotto Campaign Focuses on an Easy Life
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Photoshop Fail Floss Ads
Photoshop Fail Floss Ads
Y&R Brazil's Funny Anatomically Odd Campaign for Colgate Dental Floss
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Comical Tourism Slogans
Comical Tourism Slogans
'It's More Fun in the Philippines' Campaign Goes Viral
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Child Beard Campaigns
Child Beard Campaigns
These Boy Scouts Ads Capture Young Ones with Fierce Facial Hair
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Friendly Gibe Ads
Friendly Gibe Ads
The Renault Red Is Dead Campaign Revels in Beating Ferrari at Formula One
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Humorous Cancer-Fighting Posters
Humorous Cancer-Fighting Posters
These Illustrations by Byron Galan Uses Clever Internet Humor
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Billionaire Infographic Ads
Billionaire Infographic Ads
The Forbes Brasil Campaign Gives People "A Billion Reasons to Read"
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Moustached Animal Ads
Moustached Animal Ads
The Barber Shaves & Trims Campaign 'Tames the Beast'
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Epic Finger Veggie Battles
Epic Finger Veggie Battles
The Colgate Total Floss Print Campaign Fights for Clean Teeth
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Parent Snubbing Campaigns
Parent Snubbing Campaigns
The 'Ugly Parents, Beautiful Kids' Ads Contrast Adorable with Foul
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Spoofed Milk Campaigns
Spoofed Milk Campaigns
The Funny or Die Milk Ads Address the Idea of Sexist Advertising
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